Interventional cardiology is a specialty branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of structural heart diseases. Over time, plaque can develop and layer in the coronary arteries, cutting off blood supply to the heart muscle.Memorial Health System's interventional cardiology team led by Joseph Mayo, MD, offers cardiac catheterization and angioplasty for emergency cases. Our team also participates in research studies through C-PORT with John Hopkins, improving cardiac care and offering angioplasty to select elective cases.In this informative podcast Dr. Joseph Mayo discusses the role of an interventional cardiologist in your heart care and the treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

In this podcast Barb Foster, BSN, RN, discusses what you can expect if you or a loved one has a heart condition and your physician has recommended cardiac rehab.

From strokes and brain tumors to degenerative disc disease and sleep disorders, Memorial Health System offers patients a broad range of expert neurological care. Whether treatment stems from injury or illness, our specialized physicians utilize today's most effective diagnostic measures to determine the best course of care from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.Joining the show to discuss our steadfast commitment to offer the very best in treatment, education and research to improve outcomes for patients, and how our growing neurosurgery department is amazing for our community, is Deven Reddy, MD. He is a Neurosurgeon at Memorial Health System.

Marietta Memorial and Selby General Hospitals are collaborating with both the City and County Health Departments and other healthcare providers to closely monitor the H1N1 flu virus. We are prepared to help prevent the spread of the flu in our community and to provide care for community members if that becomes necessary.

To ensure we are pro-active in keeping our community as healthy as possible, we are offering important information on ways to stay healthy and avoid illness.

Dr. Jill Powell, primary care physician with Memorial Health System, discusses the preventive steps you can take during cold and flu season, and why it is so important to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu.

The Memorial Health System offers the latest surgical and diagnostic technology with minimally invasive techniques, as well as the most highly skilled physicians in the area. By utilizing state-of-the-art technology like the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery System for hernia repair, our physicians are able to provide less a invasive procedure that lead to better outcomes, smaller incisions, less pain and scarring, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery.

Joining the show to discuss the latest advancements in hernia surgery using the da Vinci® surgical system, is Tuan Nguyen, MD. He is a general surgeon with Memorial Health System.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. today. Are you at risk?Are you age 55 – 77 years old? Have you smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15 years or more?Do you currently smoke or did you quit within the past 15 years? If you answered yes to these questions, you are considered high risk for lung cancer and should be screened. Talk to your primary care physician for a lung cancer screening referral.This screening can give at-risk patients the best opportunity to fully recover if cancer is found.Joining the show to discuss the lung cancer screening program and other resources available at Memorial Health System is Tiffany English. She is the Lung Health Care Navigator for Memorial Health System.

Since 1991, Love Lights has provided an opportunity for people in our community to honor friends and loved ones with beautifully glowing holiday lights. Dedicating a Light of Love is a brilliant way to commemorate a very special person or celebrate how much someone means to you. Joining the show to discuss Memorials Love Lights Giving Campaign is Daneka Hedges. She is the Director of the Memorial Health Foundation of Memorial Health System.

It's time for the kids to head back to school. While we want them to focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities, we also want them to be healthy. That may mean getting to bed earlier, managing their stress and eating a proper diet.  As they get adjusted to the first months of school, it is important to take a few precautionary measures to set them up for a productive and healthy year.

Here to discuss the best back to school health tips for your little ones is Dr. Suman Adhikari, pediatrician with Memorial Health System.

As we age, we may lose mobility. The less mobile we become, the more at risk we may be for illness and injuries. The good news is that there are many exercises you can do to help increase your mobility. If you are able to exercise regularly, you may be able to walk with greater ease, feel more balanced and be more confident.

In this segment, physical therapist Beth Schwendeman discusses the best ways to maintain your mobility as you age and she offers exercises you can do at home to get you back to a full and active lifestyle.

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can affect a man in many ways. It's normal to be scared, angry, or depressed after diagnosis. The good news is that prostate cancer is very treatable and physicians now have many tools in their tool box to successfully diagnose and treat this very common cancer. 

In this segment, Dr. Shinoj Pattali shares tips for good prostate health and the latest advances and treatments for prostate cancer available at the Strecker Cancer Center of Memorial Health System.